Catalytic Converter Theft

[OntarioHunter]

Steel. You can also get aluminum.

I can't see how aluminum would be much use as a theft shield. Cut it with a can opener. But it would dissipate heat better.

 

[nhenry]

A while back a car my dad and I put a motor in was having some breathing issues. We figured that the cat was completely clogged, and we were right. So we busted out all of the honeycomb and put it back on. Good as new and since KS doesn't test emissions, didn't cause any problems.

 

[JLS]

I can't see how aluminum would be much use as a theft shield. Cut it with a can opener. But it would dissipate heat better.

That’s why I bought steel

 

[OntarioHunter]

A while back a car my dad and I put a motor in was having some breathing issues. We figured that the cat was completely clogged, and we were right. So we busted out all of the honeycomb and put it back on. Good as new and since KS doesn't test emissions, didn't cause any problems.

Yeah, just ignore the service engine light. Runs fine.

 

[BackofBeyond]

That joker has probably shot elk with a .243 before too…

Or worse - a 6.5 Creedmore.

 

[nhenry]

Yeah, just ignore the service engine light. Runs fine.

yeah, it does. Without a light popping up.

 

[JLS]

Or worse - a 6.5 Creedmore.

Did that too. Running fast and loose.

 

[BackofBeyond]

Did that too. Running fast and loose.

*IcarusFreak

 

[Gerald Martin]

Take a walk on the wild side…

You rip tags off pillows and mattresses?

 

[JLS]

*IcarusFreak

The second is the one favoured by Renaissance moralists, of Icarus's fall from the sky as an allegory of pride, youth and the dangers of going to extremes.

 

[Tradewind]

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skid plates

 

[Elkmagnet]

Fire is an issue when debris build up on the skid plate. Just check it and clean it when driving through grass and such even during times of low wildfire risk.
Your cat can reach 1200° when under load hotter if the vehicle has a rich condition.

 

[Trial153]

I ordered the steel version from talons garage along with the locking bolts. It was $50 off the powder coated version so basically I got a shipped for free. I figured it’s stupid not to for only $350.

 

[fleabagmatt]

I ordered the steel version from talons garage along with the locking bolts. It was $50 off the powder coated version so basically I got a shipped for free. I figured it’s stupid not to for only $350.

I wish I could find something like that for my old-ass econoline. It got me thinking, though, does the whole cat need to be covered? I wonder if just covering the ends where they would cut the exhaust would be enough of a deterrent?

Wife wants to do the spray paint and etched VIN thing. Not sure it will help, but maybe.

 

[bucdoego]

My local dealer indicates that they have sold 10 sets of replacement cats in the last year (for my make, year and model). They don't have a factory solution. They have installed other customer's after-market plates.

I'm looking to find a solution for a 2010-2022 4RNR Limited. Talons' website states they aren't sure about fitment specific to the Limited (edit: No solution for X-REAS or KDSS at this time). It appears that MillerCAT has both aluminum ($300) and 304 stainless steel ($400) options in stock for my specific need. I will probably order one of them.

Has anyone else with a 5th Gen found a bolt-on solution?

 

[brockel]

Are you in Butte?

Don’t kid yourself. That’s glendive

Just realized the date on this post. Guess I’ll get back in the delorean

 

[BackofBeyond]

Don’t kid yourself. That’s glendive

Just realized the date on this post. Guess I’ll get back in the delorean

Still applies.

 

[pyrotechnic]

I ordered the steel version from talons garage along with the locking bolts. It was $50 off the powder coated version so basically I got a shipped for free. I figured it’s stupid not to for only $350.

I got the RCI skidplates along with their cat guards for mine. Lots of folks seem to like the talons on the tundra forum.

 

[Scott85]

Can’t steal what I don’t have.

 

[FI460]

Edit: Made that one just for you @JLS